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Planning commission approves alternative sidewalk design for Columbia Mall outparcel, developers to add crosswalks and easement dedication
Summary
Commission granted an alternative performance for a proposed 12,000‑square‑foot outparcel at the Columbia Mall, allowing the developer to defer some internal‑drive sidewalks in favor of dedicated crosswalks, raised crossings and access easements; commissioners debated future fragmentation and the right timing for sidewalk construction.
The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission approved an alternative performance request for a new 12,000‑square‑foot outparcel at the Columbia Mall that allows the applicant to limit full internal‑drive sidewalk construction now and instead install targeted pedestrian connections and raised crosswalks.
The commission heard that the developer is redeveloping the Mall property, bringing multiple national tenants and outparcels, and sought to balance pedestrian safety with avoiding premature sidewalk construction that could be torn up as future tenants finalize their site plans.
Preston Ayer of SWS Engineering said the proposal focuses on ‘‘adding pedestrian safety within the site’’ through raised…
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